Early Tamil Society and Culture Model Question Paper

9th Standard

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Social Science

Time : 01:00:00 Hrs
Total Marks : 40
    5 x 1 = 5
  1. The earliest Tamil Grammar book  

    (a)

    Valayapathi

    (b)

    Tholkappiyam

    (c)

    Thirukkural

    (d)

    Silappathikaram

  2. This is an Epic________.

    (a)

    Silappathikaaram

    (b)

    Pattinapallai

    (c)

    Mullai pathu

    (d)

    Madurai Kanchi

  3. The roots of the Sangam Age is in ______

    (a)

    Bronze Age

    (b)

     Mesolithic Age

    (c)

    Iron Age

    (d)

    None of the above

  4. (i) Bullion means precious metal available in the form of ingots. (correct)
    (ii) Punch-marked coins are the earliest coins used in India. (correct).
    (iii) Non-Tamil literary sources also offer information on early Tamil society. (correct)
    (iv) Millets were cultivated in the wet lands (incorrect)

    (a)

    (i) is correct

    (b)

    (i) & (ii) are correct

    (c)

    (i), (ii) & (iii) are correct

    (d)

    (iv) is correct

  5. 5 x 2 = 10
  6. Discuss about the Tamil Traders and Sailors.

  7. What does the third section of the Tholkappiyam describe?

  8. What does Erytbrean sea refer to?

  9. What is Ptolemy's Geography?

  10. What is an Urban centre?

  11. 2 x 5 = 10
  12. Indicate how the industries and crafts of the Sangam Age contribute to their economy.

  13. Explain the "Archaeological sites".

  14. 5 x 3 = 15
  15. Archaeological sites provide evidence of past history - Discuss.

  16. How important are coins as a source of evidence for the study of Sangam Age?

  17. The Tamil rulers were independent of Mauryan authority. What explanation would you offer.

  18. Agriculture was one of the main sources of subsistence in Sangam Age. Give reasons

  19. Overseas interactions brought glory to ancient Tamilagam. Give examples in support.

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